Meet Ethan!
When you first meet Ethan, a recent graduate of the Columbus Speech & Hearing TLC Preschool program, he will march right up to you and tell you exactly what he wants, whether it’s a bottle of water, some raisins, a snuggle with his sister Leah or to borrow a toy from his older brother, Avner….
2023 Speech Therapy Shares
2023 was a great year at Columbus Speech & Hearing! Take a look at 12 of our speech therapy shares, one from each month of the past year. We are looking forward to another great year of engaging with and supporting our community!
How Does Diabetes Affect Hearing?
It is estimated that over 11% of the population is diabetic. Beyond insulin regulation, diabetes can affect other body systems, including your ears. Changes in hearing sensitivity and balance can occur in diabetic patients. People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop hearing loss than those without. Some of the more common hearing and…
Fall-Themed Activities to Boost Speech and Language Skills
As the leaves change and the air becomes crisper, why not infuse a little seasonal flair into your home speech and language practice? Ms. Brooke has you covered with some fantastic ideas to make learning fun this fall: This fall, let’s not only celebrate the changing leaves but also the growth in speech and language…
The Halter Family
Reece’s parents, Natalie and Josh, noticed a speech regression in their son when he was around the age of two. They began searching for services, but as this was during the pandemic, most appointments were done virtually. As a child with autism, this approach wasn’t the best fit for Reece and they began seeing a…
September is Healthy Aging Month
Embrace the Joy of Healthy Aging Month: Nurturing Your Hearing Health! We often underestimate the beauty that surrounds us, from the laughter of loved ones to the soothing melodies of nature. But what if these precious sounds started to fade? That’s where hearing health steps in, paving the way for a fulfilling life at any…
State of Ohio Approves Funding for Support Service Provider Pilot Program
Thank you to the state of Ohio for including Support Service Provider Pilot Program in the 2024 & 2025 budgets. This program will help make significant strides towards inclusivity and accessibility for DeafBlind individuals. This commendable initiative reflects society’s growing commitment to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to lead a fulfilling and independent…
Speech Sound Development
By: Julie Aills, M.A. CCC-SLP As children develop, so does their speech! It takes time for all speech sounds to be produced correctly, so it’s normal for some sounds to not be produced correctly in young children. But when should we expect sounds to develop? Let’s take a look at articulation and phonological error patterns…
Degrees of Hearing Loss and the Impact on Life
People with hearing loss often downplay the severity of their condition, saying things like, “My hearing loss isn’t that bad” or “I can hear, but I can’t understand.” It is important to understand the different degrees of hearing loss and how they can affect our daily lives. Let’s explore this further. Normal – Hearing falls…
A Sense of Belonging
I started receiving services from Columbus Speech & Hearing when my family suspected hearing issues when I was two years old and it has made a huge impact on me and my family’s life. I have had the same audiologist, Dr. Ann Wheat, since the first appointment to test my hearing. I am now 31…